Opportunity Information: Apply for PAS 10 247
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- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Strategies for Treatment of Young Adults with Alcohol Use Disorders (R03)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.273 Alcohol Research Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 4, 2010 and posted on Aug 4, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 7, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government Faith based or Community based Organizations Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized) Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) Regional Organizations Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession.
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Opportunity Summary:
Strategies for Treatment of Young Adults with Alcohol Use Disorders (R03) is a National Institutes of Health opportunity from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) that focuses on improving treatment for young adults ages 18 to 25 who have alcohol use disorders. The basic premise is that this age group has the highest rates of periodic heavy or high-risk drinking compared to other age groups, and alcohol use disorders (including alcohol dependence) also peak during this window. At the same time, ages 18 to 25 are marked by major developmental transitions, which can affect motivation, decision-making, social context, and access to care. Even with the size and urgency of the problem, treatment approaches tailored to young adults have been relatively understudied, leaving practical gaps in what works, for whom, and why.
The grant emphasizes research that directly addresses those gaps, especially around three problem areas: how to better engage young adults in treatment in the first place, which treatment strategies are most effective for this population, and how to help people maintain gains after treatment ends so relapse risk is reduced over the longer term. In other words, the goal is not just to test whether treatment can work in a controlled setting, but to build knowledge that improves reach, effectiveness, and durability of outcomes for young adults in real-world contexts.
This funding uses the NIH Small Research Grant (R03) mechanism, which is designed for smaller, time-limited projects that can be completed with relatively modest resources. The FOA highlights several kinds of work that fit well under an R03, including pilot and feasibility studies, secondary analyses of existing datasets, small self-contained projects, and efforts to develop or refine research methods or technologies relevant to treatment research. Practically, this makes the program a good fit for investigators who need early data to support larger studies later, teams testing a focused intervention component, researchers exploring engagement or retention methods, or groups evaluating promising ideas using existing data rather than launching a large new trial.
The announcement also notes that this R03 runs alongside companion opportunities with the same scientific scope but different grant sizes and expectations: an R01 version (PAS-10-246) for larger, more definitive projects and an R21 version (PAS-10-248) for exploratory/developmental work. That parallel structure signals that NIAAA is trying to build a pipeline of research on young adult AUD treatment, ranging from early-stage testing through more comprehensive studies.
Funding availability for this FOA was set at an estimated total of $1.5 million in FY 2011 (total costs), with the expectation of making up to six awards across this and the companion FOAs, depending on how many high-quality applications are received and their budgets and durations. Awards are explicitly contingent on receiving a sufficient number of meritorious applications, meaning competition and scientific quality drive the final number of awards and total dollars spent.
Administrative details from the source listing include the Funding Opportunity Number PAS-10-247, categorized as a discretionary grant in the health area under CFDA 93.273 (Alcohol Research Programs). Cost sharing or matching is not required. The opportunity was posted August 4, 2010, with an original and current closing date listed as September 7, 2013, and an archive date of October 8, 2013.
Eligibility is broad and includes many organizational types: public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), state governments, federally recognized tribal governments, tribal organizations, small businesses, for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses), and additional entities such as faith-based or community-based organizations, U.S. territories or possessions, and certain designated institutions (for example HBCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, and tribally controlled colleges and universities). The listing also indicates non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations) and regional organizations are included among other eligible applicants, reflecting NIH’s generally inclusive approach to eligible institution types, subject to standard NIH policies.
Overall, PAS-10-247 is a targeted small-grant opportunity aimed at jump-starting and expanding the evidence base for treating alcohol use disorders in young adults, with a strong emphasis on practical questions of engagement, comparative effectiveness of treatments, and sustaining improvement after treatment ends, using study designs and project scopes that fit the R03 model.
FAQs: Strategies for Treatment of Young Adults with Alcohol Use Disorders (R03) (PAS-10-247)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the NIH Small Research Grant (R03) titled "Strategies for Treatment of Young Adults with Alcohol Use Disorders (R03)." It is a National Institutes of Health grant led by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).
What is the official Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FOA) is PAS-10-247.
Which NIH institute is sponsoring this opportunity?
The sponsoring institute is the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), within the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
What population is the research focused on?
The focus is on young adults ages 18 to 25 who have alcohol use disorders (AUD), including alcohol dependence.
Why does the FOA focus on ages 18 to 25?
The FOA highlights that ages 18 to 25 have the highest rates of periodic heavy or high-risk drinking compared to other age groups, and that alcohol use disorders peak during this time window. It also notes that this period involves major developmental transitions that can influence motivation, decision-making, social context, and access to care.
What problem is this FOA trying to address?
The FOA aims to close practical gaps in knowledge about how to treat young adults with AUD. It emphasizes that treatment approaches tailored to young adults have been relatively understudied, leaving unanswered questions about what works, for whom, and why.
What are the main research themes or priority areas in this announcement?
The FOA emphasizes research that addresses three core areas: (1) how to better engage young adults in treatment, (2) which treatment strategies are most effective for this population, and (3) how to help people maintain gains after treatment ends to reduce longer-term relapse risk.
Is the goal limited to testing whether treatment can work in a controlled setting?
No. The FOA emphasizes building knowledge that improves reach, effectiveness, and the durability of outcomes for young adults in real-world contexts, not only in controlled research environments.
What grant mechanism is used for this opportunity?
This funding uses the NIH Small Research Grant (R03) mechanism, which is designed for smaller, time-limited projects that can be completed with modest resources.
What kinds of projects are considered a good fit for an R03 under this FOA?
The FOA highlights several project types that fit well under an R03, including pilot and feasibility studies, secondary analyses of existing datasets, small self-contained projects, and efforts to develop or refine research methods or technologies relevant to treatment research.
Who is this R03 especially well-suited for?
Based on the FOA description, it is a strong fit for investigators seeking early data to support larger studies later, teams testing a focused intervention component, researchers exploring engagement or retention methods, or groups evaluating promising ideas using existing data rather than launching a large new trial.
Are there companion funding opportunities with the same scientific focus?
Yes. The announcement notes companion opportunities with the same scientific scope but different grant mechanisms: an R01 version (PAS-10-246) for larger, more definitive projects and an R21 version (PAS-10-248) for exploratory/developmental work.
What does it mean that there are R01 and R21 companion FOAs?
The FOA frames this as a pipeline approach: NIAAA is supporting a range of project sizes and stages, from early-stage testing (R03 and R21) through more comprehensive studies (R01), all focused on improving treatment for young adults with AUD.
How much funding was expected to be available?
The estimated total funding availability for this FOA was stated as about $1.5 million in FY 2011 (total costs).
How many awards were expected?
The FOA expected to make up to six awards across this FOA and the companion FOAs, depending on the number of high-quality applications received and their budgets and durations.
Is funding guaranteed if an application is submitted?
No. The FOA explicitly notes that awards are contingent on receiving a sufficient number of meritorious applications, meaning scientific quality and competition affect the final number of awards and total dollars spent.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing indicates that cost sharing or matching is not required.
How is this opportunity categorized administratively?
The listing categorizes it as a discretionary grant in the health area and places it under CFDA 93.273 (Alcohol Research Programs).
What are the key dates listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on August 4, 2010. The original and current closing date listed is September 7, 2013. The archive date is October 8, 2013.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes, among others: public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status); state governments; federally recognized tribal governments; tribal organizations; small businesses; for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses); faith-based or community-based organizations; U.S. territories or possessions; and certain designated institutions such as HBCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, and tribally controlled colleges and universities.
Are non-U.S. (foreign) organizations eligible?
Yes. The listing indicates that non-U.S. entities (foreign organizations) and regional organizations are included among other eligible applicants, consistent with NIH's generally inclusive approach, subject to standard NIH policies.
What is the overall intent of PAS-10-247 in plain terms?
PAS-10-247 is designed to jump-start and expand the evidence base for treating alcohol use disorders in young adults by supporting small, focused research projects that answer practical questions about engagement, treatment effectiveness, and sustaining improvement after treatment ends.
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